(Toya's busy with library committee stuff, so I guess I'll head off to practice first.)

Hey, has your class chosen its members for the cheer squad?

No, not yet.
We're supposed to draw straws for that soon.

(The cheer squad, huh...?
The regular events sound fun, but I'm not really interested in that so...)

Ah, Akito!
Excellent! I'm glad you're still here!

Huh?! Tsukasa?!
Wait, who's this...?

Nice to meet you.
You must be the “Red Hare” that Tenma here was talking about.

R-Red Hare?

(I don't really know what's going on, but I'm probably gonna get roped into something annoying if I don't do something...)

I'm sorry, but I was asked to do something urgent so you'll have to ask someone else. Bye!

Darn... There he goes.
But did you see how fast he is?
I mean, look at that acceleration!

Yes, his speed is tremendous!
Isn't there a way for us to get him to join the red cheer squad?

Despite his outward appearance, he's a very understanding person. We'll just need to remain firm and keep trying!

*Sigh*

Hm? You're sighing. What's got you so down this morning?

Oh, I sorta don't want to be at school today.

Why's that? Is something bothering you?

Yeah. Something unbelievably... Crap!

Akito? Why are you hiding under your desk...?

Quiet! Don't tell them that I'm here!

Huh?

Good morning, everyone!
Is Akito Shinonome here?!

Oh, you were talking about the Wombo Combo... You poor thing.

Just say that I'm not here yet!

Okay, okay.
Sorry, but Akito isn't here yet!

Ah, I see. I'll have to come back later.
Until then, farewell!

He said he's gonna come back.

Sounds like he isn't stopping until he gets a chance to talk to you.

Grr... Why's this happening?

*Sigh*
I'd really rather not step outside this classroom.

Haha! Yeah, Tenma's probably waiting outside to ambush you!

But doesn't that mean your partner's waiting for you too?

Right...
Well, I guess I'm not having lunch with Toya for a while...

Akito, you there...?

Perfect.
Sorry, Toya, but could you...?

Oh...

Yikes... Busted!

We'll be sure to clean up after you, Akito.

Shut it!

What? The cheer squad? Me?

Yes! We have a part that only an athlete such as yourself can fill. The Red Hare!

Oh, from the saying, “Among men, Lu Bu; Among steeds, Chi Tu, the Red Hare.”

That doesn't help me at all...
Plus, I'm not really interested in joining the cheer squad, so can't you just ask someone else?

I see. So that means you'd be willing to join if we got you interested somehow.

Huh? No, just ask someone else to...

Challenge accepted! After all, you are the most qualified candidate for this part!

Just you wait, Akito! Once I speak to the Captain about this, we'll find a way to get you interested!

No, I'm not gonna...!
Honestly, he never listens to what anyone says...!

But why do you think he wants you to join so badly?

There must be a reason behind him taking such a liking to you, Akito.

Who knows?

...

Akito looks really tired...

Well, duh. Tenma's been all over his case about “the cheer squad being so great” and “what it means to be the Red Hare”...

He sounds convinced that “Akito's the only one” or something.

And it's a huge pain...
Ugh... Can't I just have a normal break?

You probably have no choice but to join the cheer squad at this point.

I mean, can't you just agree to it?
It sounds like an important role. To be honest, I'm kinda interested in hearing what that involves.

Yeah, me too!
All the stuff Tenma talked about seemed pretty fun too.

What? You're seriously saying that?

Everyone, we'll be choosing members for the cheer squad before homeroom starts!

Oh, I totally forgot.
We're doing that today...

...

At least two people will need to go from each class, but there is no actual limit. Those who wish to join are always welcome.

Geez...

Let's give the cheer squad a try, Akito!
We'll be right there with you!

Once you agree to join, I'm sure you'll get to have lunch and nap in peace.

...
*Sigh*

No running when push comes to shove, alright?

We know!

Okay, that settles that!
Hey, the three of us would like to volunteer!

*Sigh*
Things are gonna settle down once I agree to this, right...?